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U.S. News Indiana University Speaker Discusses Experience With HIV/AIDSOctober 18, 2006 William Brawner, who was diagnosed with HIV at age 3, was the keynote speaker at "RedVolution," a recent benefit for the Bloomington Hospital's Positive Link Emergency Care Fund, which provides free services for HIV/AIDS patients. Brawner, age 27, contracted the virus at 18 months from a blood transfusion. When he was 5, his mother told him he had a deadly disease and to keep it a secret. Brawner confided his status only to his high-school sweetheart. When he was at Howard University, Brawner began telling family and friends he was HIV-positive after his ex-girlfriend alerted the school about his status. Now, he is committed to spreading the word about HIV/AIDS. He encountered resentment from some, but said most people were supportive. The Emergency Care Fund raises money for HIV/AIDS patients for assistance with everything from cell phone bills to utility costs. The service helps patients avoid making choices between paying for medicine and paying the bills. University Wire 10.12.2006; Annysa Lamantia, Indiana Daily Student; Indiana University  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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